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.'X- By Kelsey Dalton Staff Writer Walking to class through relentless snow, slushy sidewalks, and biting wind may as well be enough to give DePaul students a severe case of the blues. This is where the homecoming celebration comes in. Unlike many colleges and universities that hold homecoming festivities in the fall, DePaul's homecoming comes in the middle of winter, when students probably need the distraction the most. Before the homecoming game and dance, the activity-packed Spirit Week provides students with a wide range of opportunities to enjoy themselves and express school spirit. By Susan Meza Chief Reporter The Chicago Transit Authority will soon demolish three buildings at DePaul's Lincoln Park campus to make room for the expansion of the Fullerton "L" station and tracks. After 15 years of deliberations, the expansion was made possible due to available funding identified in the last two years. "For years the university and Lincoln Park community have tried to work together to get CTA to modernize the Fullerton station," said Executive Vice President for Operations Ken McHugh. "It is a win-win situation. CTA would benefit and the community would benefit." The CTA will need to tear down the maintenance building on the Belden Avenue side, Hayes Healy The Gruv, winners of the Battle of the Bands, jam Wednesday in Stuart Center. As winners of the contest, The Gruv will perform at the Fest. For more coverage of the Battle of the Bands, see MAGAZINE page 23. Spirit week takes focus off winter quarter blues Mary Behr, a sophomore education major and assistant director of the DePaul Activities Board, said DAB has put forth much effort to make Spirit Week enjoyable. "We've been trying to do something everyday to keep people involved with school spirit," Behr said. Spirit Week guarantees to present entertaining or exciting moments, with everything from "The Dating Game" to karaoke in the cafeteria to a Battle of the Bands. The popular "True Blue DePaul Homecoming" dance will be held tomorrow at the Chicago Marriott, 540 N. Michigan Ave. DAB could not be more pleased with the student response toward the event, because tickets have sold out. CTA takes buildings, parking and the maintenance building on Fullerton Avenue, along the tracks. DePaul will be reimbursed for the the property. Currently, the CTA is estimating to spend approximately more than $70 million on the Fullerton station. DePaul will give up property 30 feet wide between Fullerton and Belden avenues to accommodate the new station. "There are a number of people in the community who feel it should be renovated," said Charles Eastwood, chief of staff at Aid. Vi Daley's (43rd) office. "It is the sixth busiest station and it has no services for the disabled," Eastwood said. "There are a few who feel they [CTA] don't need to do anything there." Eastwood said renovation will not begin this year, but a date is still to be decided by the CTA. The university worked with CTA to find possibilities of accommodating those with disabilities, and anticipates the renovated station to be the finest in the nation and state-of-the-art, according to McHugh. The long-awaited expansion possibilities were slim in previous years, but CTA's renovation is a long effort slated to be completed by 2008. Bob Janis, associate vice president of Facility Operations said, "We are working with both the CTA and the local neighborhood community groups toward providing input into the design process related to the reconstruction of the Fullerton 'L' station and track structure." But while DePaul officials feel comfortable with the CTA's project, resistance to the expansion has mainly come from community residents living in Seminary —Photo by Nicole Sulcliffe "This is the largest homecoming in the history of DePaul," Behr said. "And we're shooting for bigger and better every year." A record-breaking 800-plus tickets have been sold for this year's homecoming dinner and dance, themed "The Time is Now." Next year DAB hopes for an even greater number of attendees. Students Eloisa Biglete, 20, and Debbie Yuen, 18, who were unable to take advantage of Spirit Week and homecoming festivities this year said, "Maybe next year." See Spirit Continued on page 8 It is a win-win situation. CTA would benefit and the community would benefit. —Ken McHugh, executive vice president for Operations Townhouse Association homes and people whose homes will now have the platform 30 feet closer. "We are very supportive of the best interests of the community.," McHugh said. "We would like the See CTA Continued on page 8 and 17 VOL txxvin m. 15 Waste creates pay-per print By Nicole Sutcliffe Editor in Chief Students who are used to free printing in the computer labs and residence halls are going to have to get ready to pay, beginning fall quarter with the installation of the new Intelliprint System. The new system was designed to cut the costs of wasted paper and to control the amount students are printing in the computer labs and residence halls. "In residence halls today the waste piles are two to three inches thick," said Steve Vining, director of publication systems. "We will save on the overall cost expenses, which ends up going back to tuition. Students who need more printouts will pay for more. The expense between the computer labs, libraries and residence halls adds up." Vining said the discussion for the concept of the printing system began about three months ago. They are currently looking to hold discussions with students to obtain their thoughts on the changes. The first step will be requiring students to swipe their student identification cards anytime they want to print. This will begin spring and summer quarter. According to the intelliprint Web site the system will work as follows: "When a student sends a print from his/her computer, See Students Continued on page8

.'X- By Kelsey Dalton Staff Writer Walking to class through relentless snow, slushy sidewalks, and biting wind may as well be enough to give DePaul students a severe case of the blues. This is where the homecoming celebration comes in. Unlike many colleges and universities that hold homecoming festivities in the fall, DePaul's homecoming comes in the middle of winter, when students probably need the distraction the most. Before the homecoming game and dance, the activity-packed Spirit Week provides students with a wide range of opportunities to enjoy themselves and express school spirit. By Susan Meza Chief Reporter The Chicago Transit Authority will soon demolish three buildings at DePaul's Lincoln Park campus to make room for the expansion of the Fullerton "L" station and tracks. After 15 years of deliberations, the expansion was made possible due to available funding identified in the last two years. "For years the university and Lincoln Park community have tried to work together to get CTA to modernize the Fullerton station," said Executive Vice President for Operations Ken McHugh. "It is a win-win situation. CTA would benefit and the community would benefit." The CTA will need to tear down the maintenance building on the Belden Avenue side, Hayes Healy The Gruv, winners of the Battle of the Bands, jam Wednesday in Stuart Center. As winners of the contest, The Gruv will perform at the Fest. For more coverage of the Battle of the Bands, see MAGAZINE page 23. Spirit week takes focus off winter quarter blues Mary Behr, a sophomore education major and assistant director of the DePaul Activities Board, said DAB has put forth much effort to make Spirit Week enjoyable. "We've been trying to do something everyday to keep people involved with school spirit," Behr said. Spirit Week guarantees to present entertaining or exciting moments, with everything from "The Dating Game" to karaoke in the cafeteria to a Battle of the Bands. The popular "True Blue DePaul Homecoming" dance will be held tomorrow at the Chicago Marriott, 540 N. Michigan Ave. DAB could not be more pleased with the student response toward the event, because tickets have sold out. CTA takes buildings, parking and the maintenance building on Fullerton Avenue, along the tracks. DePaul will be reimbursed for the the property. Currently, the CTA is estimating to spend approximately more than $70 million on the Fullerton station. DePaul will give up property 30 feet wide between Fullerton and Belden avenues to accommodate the new station. "There are a number of people in the community who feel it should be renovated," said Charles Eastwood, chief of staff at Aid. Vi Daley's (43rd) office. "It is the sixth busiest station and it has no services for the disabled," Eastwood said. "There are a few who feel they [CTA] don't need to do anything there." Eastwood said renovation will not begin this year, but a date is still to be decided by the CTA. The university worked with CTA to find possibilities of accommodating those with disabilities, and anticipates the renovated station to be the finest in the nation and state-of-the-art, according to McHugh. The long-awaited expansion possibilities were slim in previous years, but CTA's renovation is a long effort slated to be completed by 2008. Bob Janis, associate vice president of Facility Operations said, "We are working with both the CTA and the local neighborhood community groups toward providing input into the design process related to the reconstruction of the Fullerton 'L' station and track structure." But while DePaul officials feel comfortable with the CTA's project, resistance to the expansion has mainly come from community residents living in Seminary —Photo by Nicole Sulcliffe "This is the largest homecoming in the history of DePaul," Behr said. "And we're shooting for bigger and better every year." A record-breaking 800-plus tickets have been sold for this year's homecoming dinner and dance, themed "The Time is Now." Next year DAB hopes for an even greater number of attendees. Students Eloisa Biglete, 20, and Debbie Yuen, 18, who were unable to take advantage of Spirit Week and homecoming festivities this year said, "Maybe next year." See Spirit Continued on page 8 It is a win-win situation. CTA would benefit and the community would benefit. —Ken McHugh, executive vice president for Operations Townhouse Association homes and people whose homes will now have the platform 30 feet closer. "We are very supportive of the best interests of the community.," McHugh said. "We would like the See CTA Continued on page 8 and 17 VOL txxvin m. 15 Waste creates pay-per print By Nicole Sutcliffe Editor in Chief Students who are used to free printing in the computer labs and residence halls are going to have to get ready to pay, beginning fall quarter with the installation of the new Intelliprint System. The new system was designed to cut the costs of wasted paper and to control the amount students are printing in the computer labs and residence halls. "In residence halls today the waste piles are two to three inches thick," said Steve Vining, director of publication systems. "We will save on the overall cost expenses, which ends up going back to tuition. Students who need more printouts will pay for more. The expense between the computer labs, libraries and residence halls adds up." Vining said the discussion for the concept of the printing system began about three months ago. They are currently looking to hold discussions with students to obtain their thoughts on the changes. The first step will be requiring students to swipe their student identification cards anytime they want to print. This will begin spring and summer quarter. According to the intelliprint Web site the system will work as follows: "When a student sends a print from his/her computer, See Students Continued on page8